Southeast Asia is seeking a greater role in shaping global cooperation, as countries across the region push for institutions that deliver tangible results while preserving ASEAN's centrality and strategic autonomy.

A new report, Voices From the Region: Reimagining Global Cooperation From Southeast Asia, published by Verve Research, is the focus of this episode, which is divided into two parts.

Part 1 features Verve Research's Founder and Executive Director Natalie Sambhi and Deputy Director Blake Berger, who join Eric to talk about the report's findings on global governance, ASEAN, and great-power competition.

Part 2 features Thammasat University's Prapimphan Chiengkul and Carnegie's Elina Noor, who contributed chapters on the environmental and social costs of critical-mineral mining and digital infrastructure.

📌 Topics Covered in This Episode

• Southeast Asia's Role in Global Cooperation
• Reforming ASEAN and International Institutions
• Navigating U.S.-China Great-Power Competition
• Critical Minerals and Environmental Costs
• AI Infrastructure and Local Communities
• Rethinking Security Through Human Needs

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